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The refusal to concede defeat in the 2021 election by Prime Minister Tuilaʻepa Saʻilele Malielegaoi stemmed from a long-standing grip on power, marked by six consecutive terms as the country's leader. This reluctance to relinquish control led to a constitutional crisis, highlighting the urgent need for democratic reforms to ensure a smoother transition of power and strengthen Samoa's democratic institutions.